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German “Day of Action”: Accusations of Hate Speech Result in More than 100 Police Raids

David Boos March 30, 2022

As part of a nationwide “day of action,” German police have raided the homes of more than 100 individuals, who are being accused of hate speech relating to the Bundestag election last autumn.

In Defense of Free Speech

Sven R. Larson March 21, 2022

Are rights provided to us by government, or is government simply a protector of rights that we have by virtue of being humans?

World Down Syndrome Day: France in the Dock over Down Syndrome Censorship

Robert Clarke March 21, 2022

France finds itself in the ‘dock’ of Europe’s top human rights court over its censorial approach to an infomercial featuring joyful people with Down Syndrome.

China Threatens British Activist with Prison

Bridget Ryder March 16, 2022

“By threatening a UK-based NGO with financial penalties and jail for merely reporting on the human rights situation in Hong Kong, this letter exemplifies why Hong Kong’s National Security Law is so dangerous.”—Benedict Rogers

What Ever Happened to Britain’s Freedom of Speech Bill?

Harrison Pitt March 4, 2022

Conservatives, if they still go by that name, should not be bashful about re-asserting the university as a place of free thought and academic inquiry. If the prime minister wants to be taken seriously, he must guarantee that the bill immediately resumes its journey to the Queen’s desk.

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Carlos Perona Calvete February 24, 2022

Over the weekend of February 18th, the Foro Madrid concluded its first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. An initiative of the “Fundación Disenso,” a think-tank set up by Spain’s VOX party, Foro Madrid brought together leaders from political parties and organizations throughout Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries. Participants included ex-Peruvian Vice President Francisco Tudela, Colombian Senator […]

Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Tristan Vanheuckelom February 17, 2022

Through a formal ban by Brussels mayor Philippe Close, any vehicles associated with the movement were barred access to the city center. This, combined with controls at the Belgian border, effectively contained the movement.

Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

David Boos February 17, 2022

For the first time in Canadian history, the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to the ongoing trucker blockades and anti-vaccination protests. In a news conference on February 14th, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that “it is now clear that there are serious challenges to law enforcement’s ability to effectively enforce the […]

South African Doctor Pressured to Exaggerate the Severity of Omicron

David Boos February 14, 2022

After discovering the Omicron variant last November, Dr. Angelique Coetzee faced heavy criticism from scientists and politicians in Europe for calling the variant a “mild disease.” Some three months later she is proven right and refuses to be silenced.

Christian Leaders Call for Release of Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai

Tristan Vanheuckelom February 6, 2022

Christian leaders asked authorities to drop the charges against Jimmy Lai. “We plead with you to have compassion on his life and well-being and to correct this injustice. We will continue to hope and pray for his eventual release as well as for the well-being and prosperity of Hong Kong and all the peoples of the whole Chinese nation,” the letter said.

Tag: freedom of expression

German “Day of Action”: Accusations of Hate Speech Result in More than 100 Police Raids

In Defense of Free Speech

World Down Syndrome Day: France in the Dock over Down Syndrome Censorship

China Threatens British Activist with Prison

What Ever Happened to Britain’s Freedom of Speech Bill?

Countering the Sao Paolo Forum

Brussels ‘Freedom Convoy’ Fails to Coalesce on First Try

Prime Minister Trudeau Invokes Emergencies Act

South African Doctor Pressured to Exaggerate the Severity of Omicron

Christian Leaders Call for Release of Pro-Democracy Activist Jimmy Lai

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